52 Argyle Road, Brooklyn, NY 11218

The 16-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement at 52 Argyle Road in Flatbush, owned by Paul Dalmazio, was constructed in 1915 and has experienced ongoing maintenance challenges over the past two years. Most recently, in January 2025, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene found violations related to rodent conditions at the property, though there was a subsequent compliance inspection in February 2025 that passed.

The building has a documented history of pest issues, with multiple violations recorded between 2023-2024, including an infestation of mice and roaches in Apartment 3C (January 2024) and similar infestations in Apartments D1 and A4 (May 2023). Several safety and maintenance concerns have also been noted, including multiple complaints about doors/windows, paint/plaster issues, and plumbing concerns in late 2024, all of which were investigated by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) but found not to violate housing laws. The building's recent history shows active monitoring of rodent conditions, with inspections showing variable results between 2010 and 2025, including rat activity noted in both 2023 and early 2025.

While there have been multiple violations and service requests regarding various maintenance issues, including smoke detector safety concerns in early 2024, many of these complaints were either not found to violate housing laws or were resolved through inspections. Importantly, the building has maintained a bedbug-free status over the past seven reporting periods (2019-2024), with zero reported infested dwelling units. While the property has faced ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding pests and general upkeep, the absence of bedbugs and recent compliance inspections passing suggests some level of responsive maintenance continues to be provided.